# Band 7 Recovery College Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-recovery-college-lead/ec8856ff-5743-4463-ac3d-29d7c3424f6d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-recovery-college-lead/ec8856ff-5743-4463-ac3d-29d7c3424f6d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** 6 months (Fixed Term/Secondment) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T09:13:25.573Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Birmingham/Birmingham_Solihull_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/We_are_seeking_dynamic_innovative_forwardthinking_individual_support_leadership_development_Recovery_College_as_it_embarks_on_an_exciting_redesign_Recovery_College_will_be_delivered_within_community_settings_will_play_key_role_within_wider_Learning_C/We_are_seeking_dynamic_innovative_forwardthinking_individual_support_leadership_development_Recovery_College_as_it_embarks_on_an_exciting_redesign_Recovery_College_will_be_delivered_within_community_settings_will_play_key_role_within_wider_Learning_C-v8125375 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8125375?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Recovery College Lead will help support the strategic and operational leadership for the redesign, development and implementation of the Trust’s Recovery College. Working in partnership with service users, carers, clinicians, partner organisations and ImROC (Implementing Recovery through Organisational Change), the post holder will help lead the development of a sustainable, co-produced model that reflects best practice in recovery-focused care. The role will be responsible for driving the Recovery College programme forward, supporting the establishment of governance and operational arrangements, engaging stakeholders, and overseeing the successful implementation and relaunch of the service. The post holder will lead on project delivery, service development and quality improvement, ensuring the Recovery College aligns with Trust priorities and the ambitions of the NHS 10 Year Plan. The Recovery College Lead will work autonomously and collaboratively across directorates, providing expert advice and leadership to support the ongoing development, evaluation and sustainability of the Recovery College. ### Main duties of the job Coordination of the Recovery College implementation plan To work closely with other leads in the portfolio to deliver overall impact for users and carers. Responsible for communication of highly complex information regarding the current state and forward plan regarding mainstreaming of recovery, able to lead and take others on the journey Analysis of highly complex performance data in assessing baseline and progress against agreed metrics. Leads through co-production and collaboration, engaging key partners in the overall aim of embedding the recovery approach. Develops and implements the underpinning plans for the overall programme and project work streams in conjunction with the Head of Spiritual Care and Recovery College. Responsible for delegated budget for the Recovery College team. Undertakes complex analysis of information supporting evaluation and research into the impact and effectiveness of recovery approaches and developments upon individuals and systems. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. ## Person Specification ### Essential **Essential** - Evidence of continuous professional development in educational, learning and / or recovery - Knowledge/ experience in a related subject e.g. substance misuse, social work, Occupational Therapy . - Experience in delivering recovery related schemes to include peer working, and recovery training - Experience of contributing to quality improvements and evidencing lessons learnt, both system and practice **Desirable** - Professional Registration - Qualification in Education, Skills / Learning - Leadership qualification - Mentorship / Coaching ## Documents - [applicant guide (pdf, 313.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1260) - [job description (pdf, 262.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10424674) - [equality statement (pdf, 572.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2416) - [person specification (pdf, 132.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10424675) - [everyday behaviours guide (pdf, 159.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2415) - [information for applicants (pdf, 431.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1709) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.